Cooperative Agreement 22CA11062765719

This three-year $411,638 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program (CFDA 15.580) aims to develop a comprehensive restoration plan for the bosque and riverine areas of the Pueblo of San Felipe in New Mexico. The key products and services to be delivered include: Providing administrative support to the Pueblo, such as soliciting consultant support, offering technical assistance, and identifying future...

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service, through the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program (CFDA 15.611), awarded a $140,443 formula grant to the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish. The purpose of the grant is to restore, enhance, create or manage 275 acres of playa lakes and associated shortgrass prairie habitat in eastern New Mexico. The restoration efforts will result in increased water storage in the playas for longer periods, as...

The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the West Virginia Office of Economic Development (the recipient) to construct an inclusive playground at Oak Hill City Park on behalf of the City of Oak Hill (the sub-recipient). The proposed project consists of site preparation, grading, and installation of new inclusive playground equipment, poured-in-place...

The National Park Service, through its Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), has awarded a $2,500,000 project grant to the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) to sub-grant to the City of Rifle. The project will develop an underutilized pasture into a new neighborhood park, providing varied recreational opportunities for over 1,000 residents. Key elements include a park entry, irrigation pond, parking, lighting,...

The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources Division. This grant will fund the rejuvenation of the Greenbelt Trail Playground at Optimist Park in Laramie, WY. The project aims to replace the outdated play structures with an innovative, inclusive playground design and install a new safety surface. This will...

The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources division. This grant will be subgranted to the City of Gillette, Wyoming to renovate the 2.59-acre Hidden Valley Park. The project will create connection pathways and ramps to the play areas and shelters, replace existing playground equipment and surfacing, install benches and picnic tables, and improve the...

The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $2,221,921 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) on June 6, 2024. The RCO will sub-grant these funds to the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation and Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf to expand and enhance public access and amenities at the Beacon Hill Recreation Area. The project will improve and expand two trailheads, create...

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management awarded a $188,926 Cooperative Agreement under the Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development program (CFDA 15.017) to the Desert Research Institute (DRI) of the Nevada System of Higher Education. The purpose of the award is to create virtual outdoor experiences (VOEs) for five archaeological sites in Lincoln County, Nevada, to provide free and equitable public access to these resources through online tours and story maps....

This cooperative agreement award from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Region provides $145,504.38 to the Public Lands Interpretive Association to develop an interpretive plan and site designs for the Cross Bar Management Area in northern Texas from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. The interpretive plan and site designs will educate visitors about recreational opportunities and the historical significance of the area as a strategic helium reserve under...

The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $408,518.10 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) to the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Parks & Recreation Division. This grant will pass through funds to the Town of Salem for the redevelopment of Hedgehog Park. The key project elements include demolishing the current hazardous warming shack, securing the...